It was fun to experience two different hotel room styles on our Pacific Northwest trip.

I want this chair. I don’t know—it just says “ranch” to me.

Or not.

But I really do want this chair.

The room was a junior suite with a separate bedroom and sitting room. Lovely! I told my mother-in-law she could have the couch.

It’s the kinda gal I am.

Mmmm. This is where I live. I love hotel beds.

I have to say, though, if ever I’ve seen a piece of furniture that doesn’t belong on a cattle ranch, you’re looking at it right now. I’d have to dye this the color of dirt before I’d bring it into my house.

But it sure is purty to look at.

The bathroom was HUGE!

I loved the corner vanity and the stainless sink.

It was very neat and tidy.

The room was longer than it was wide.

And there was plenty of room for my girl to curl up and read for eighteen hours.

The Nines is an atrium hotel, and while city view rooms are available, ours had an atrium view.

The interesting part is that this atrium is on the 8th floor. Basically, when you enter the hotel on the ground level, you hop on a set of elevators to reach the lobby, which is on the 8th floor along with the restaurant and bar. It’s kind of a neat setup—they utilize the upper floors of the hotel. I don’t know what goes on on floors 2 through 7. I think there’s some kind of secret society going on in there.

The Nines was a very fun stay, and it’s right in the middle of wonderful Downtown Portland. It’s a very easy, accessible downtown—lots of restaurants, shops, and open park-type areas. I wish we’d had more time to explore.

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Wow it’s beautiful REE! Looks like you guys had a great time!! I saw some of your visit visit blogs that had video… you did great! Wish you could get to Long Island next trip to NY!!

Erica

Love that the first thing I saw when I went to the hotel’s website was that it was located near “Pioneer Square”. How fitting!! 🙂

jeannine

looks fancy schmancy! I would love to visit Portland again as an adult. I was 10 when I was there last…Maybe the hubband & I will get away from the rugrats someday….maybe! 🙂

CArolyn

Makes me want to go to Portland. I have heard such wonderful things about that city. MMMmmm , frequent flyer miles get-away?!? YES!

http://www.vickiewhitetravel.com Vickie White

Now you’ve done it…you’ve given away one of my little industry secret hotels. Sigh. Now when I try to book it for one of my special clients who appreciate really lovely properties, it will be full of your blog readers. I can’t decide if I’m mad or happy that you like my choices. I’ll let you know. Love the pictures, though.

Amy in Oregon

As a native Portlander, I’m sorry to say you missed the shopping on floors 2-7. There’s a Macy’s down there! There were also multiple Starbuck’s within walking distance of that hotel. Perhaps you will have to come to Portland again and spend some time exploring, we have much to offer!

http://mydiscworld.blogspot.com Chris

What do they expect you to do in that restroom … rollerskate?

Cathie

I love hotels. That about covers it.

martyc

Love, love, love Portland…even after a visit to Oregon State University Hospital Emergency Room…everybody is sooooo nice.

http://www.howsweeteats.com Jessica @ How Sweet

I want that chair, too! It reminds me of something my grandma would have had! Love it.

Mechelle

we loved having you here! Come back again real soon!!

http://www.bestoffates.com Megan (Best of Fates)

An atrium and those gorgeous chairs – I’m in!

Though, you know, first I’d need to be in Portland.

http://www.cabinfeververmont.com Jen at cabin fever

I would feel utterly lost and abandoned in a bathroom like that! I think that’s called agoraphobia… 😛 And I’d love to hear what your daughter had to say about the room! I bet she doesn’t get to experience such urban and lavish accommodations so often!

I love that chair. I think it could say “I’m a woman who lives anywhere I DARN WELL PLEASE. Ranch or no ranch, I’m still able to have pretty chairs. Leave aside the muddy boots & kids who might try to touch said chair with sticky or dirty fingers out that may come into play because Darn it I am a woman” 😉

Beautiful room. I wish I got to travel more. One day 🙂

Shell shell

i want that chair too!

Shannon

How fun does that hotel look?! I agree with Chris that you could totally rollerskate in that bathroom. Maybe on a return trip.

http://www.stuffgrowing.blogspot.com EG

I love hotels

http://flickr.com/photos/bevieb BEV

Shopping! What a neat place to stay! OF course, you did get airport gifts for home, must not have had any time to explore! So sad.

http://heartofacountryhome.wordpress.com/ Southern Belle

Neat rooms!

http://www.boundhearts.com Wendy2 in WA

Love it when I get a chance to take the train to Portland for the weekend… hm-m, might have to remind my husband how much fun that way. Too bad you didn’t get to stay longer, the downtown area has so much to see and do, and in the summer the market is fabulous!

http://scribblesandscripts.blogspot.com Jennie

My heavens, you could have a book signing in your hotel room! And dancing lessons in the bathroom! Pretty color scheme there, I liked it. And your girl looks so sweet.